This is when Storm Bronagh will hit the Harborough area bringing high winds and heavy rain

The Met Office has named the second storm of the season which will bring high winds and rain to the Harborough area.
Storm Bronagh will bring wind and rain to the Harborough area this evening and into FridayStorm Bronagh will bring wind and rain to the Harborough area this evening and into Friday
Storm Bronagh will bring wind and rain to the Harborough area this evening and into Friday

An intense low-pressure system, which will develop across parts of Wales and South West England during this evening before spreading further eastwards across the entirety of England, has been named Storm Bronagh by the Met Office.

A frontal zone will bring heavy rain throughout today (Thursday) before the winds strengthen later in the day bringing strong winds through this evening and overnight into Friday.

A yellow warning has been issued for wind covering the Harborough area from 6pm today (Thursday) to 9am tomorrow (Friday).

Storm Bronagh will bring wind and rain to the Harborough area this evening and into FridayStorm Bronagh will bring wind and rain to the Harborough area this evening and into Friday
Storm Bronagh will bring wind and rain to the Harborough area this evening and into Friday

Storm Bronagh will bring wind gusts of 40-45 mph and winds of 20-25mph in the Harborough area, with winds being higher with potential gales if you travel to the east of the country.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: "Although the strongest winds are expected to occur as Storm Bronagh moves offshore into the North Sea, there is a low likelihood of damaging winds in places through this evening and overnight with possible impacts to people travelling in England and Wales. However the strongest winds are most likely along the northeast coast of England in the early hours of the morning."

The yellow warning means there is the possibility of damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs or through falling trees and branches, as well as a danger to life.

Highways England’s head of road safety, Richard Leonard, said: “We’re encouraging drivers to check the latest weather and travel conditions before setting off on journeys. If you do intend to travel, then plan your journey and take extra care, allowing more time for your journey.

"In high winds, there’s a particular risk to lorries, caravans and motorbikes so we’d advise drivers of these vehicles to slow down. Drivers of other vehicles should be aware of sudden gusts of wind which can affect handling and braking, and give high-sided vehicles, caravans, and motorbikes plenty of space.”

Two yellow Met Office weather warnings are in force, the first is for rain covering Wales and parts of North West England, then later in the day, a yellow wind warning is also in place for Storm Bronagh covering much of England.

Looking further ahead there is another weather system expected to bring more wind and rain across parts of the UK on Sunday and into Monday.